Journal of Islamic Thought and Philosophy
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): June

Turning Words into Weapons of Peace: A Hermeneutical Analysis of Counter Radicalism Values in Musthofa Bisri’s Poetry

Umar, Sururim Maudluunah (Unknown)
Salik, Mohamad (Unknown)
Kurniawan, Andika (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2025

Abstract

This article discusses resistance to the discourse of religious radicalism spreading rapidly in Indonesia. The passive attitude of some Muslims towards this issue has the potential to threaten the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI), so a serious response is needed. This research emerged from concerns about this phenomenon and aims to understand the forms of resistance against radical ideology through literary works (sastra), particularly the poems of Musthofa Bisri (Gus Mus). The qualitative descriptive approach is based on a literature review, with sources including documents, manuscripts, audiovisual materials, and other written references. This study employs Jorge J.E. Gracia’s hermeneutic approach. The results indicate that Gus Mus’s poems on Islam, nationalism, and the environment serve as an effective medium in countering radical ideology. Through subtle yet sharp satire and criticism, these poems function as a creative and elegant response and an essential tool in preserving national unity, harmony, and peace within society.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JITP

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Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Islamic Thought and Philosophy is a peer-reviewed journal by the Master of Aqidah and Islamic Philosophy Study Program at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya. This journal provides scientific publications for research related to the themes of Islamic thought and philosophy. Taking a broad view of ...